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LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Though Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears fell out of the running for the No. 1 seed in the NFC last week, they still have plenty on the line before the playoffs begin.A milestone for the quarterback and a stronger postseason position for the team are at stake.

Caleb Williams eyes 4,000 yards passing as Bears try to clinch NFC’s No. 2 seed when they host Lions

Police say deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe weren't murder-suicide, no firearm recovered at sceneFox News Flash top headlines for January 2Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.A dentist and his wife in Columbus, Ohio, were both found shot to death inside their home just a month before celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary.

Dentist and wife found shot dead at home while 2 young children are unharmed

George Clooney has responded to President Donald Trump cheering about the actor's decision to leave the United States with his family and live in France.The "Ocean's Eleven" actor and his wife, Amal Clooney, were recently granted French citizenship alongside their 8-year-old twins, Alexander and Ella, according to government documents viewed by USA TODAY.

George Clooney makes cheeky reply to Trump celebrating move to France

With the deadline to file your taxes only a few months away, it may be a good time to start thinking about a number of key policy changes that could affect your return this year.“It is a year with quite a bit of change,” says Andy Phillips, vice president of the Tax Institute at H&R Block.

The Key Tax Changes to Know About Before You File This Year

President Donald Trump said he takes a higher dose of daily aspirin than his doctors recommend and he has been doing so for 25 years.The comments came in a wide-ranging interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday."They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don't want thick blood pouring through my heart," Trump, 79, told The Journal.

Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say

A 14-year-old Akita who spent her whole life with a family was surrendered just days before Christmas because of her ailing health, but now she’s finally being treated the way she truly deserves.After a lifetime with a family, Nena the senior Akita would have hoped for love and comfort during her golden years.

Tears As 14-Year-Old Akita Surrendered by Family Just Days Before Christmas

Kash Patel, Former Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense speaks during a Trump campaign bus tour stop at the Outagamie County GOP headquarters in Appleton, Wis. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Neither President Trump nor his running mate J.D. Vance will be making an appearance during the 3 day, statewide tour.

FBI says it foiled a 'potential terrorist attack' on NYE

Bernard thanked 'my Lord and Savior' for the opportunity despite Alabama's 38-3 Rose Bowl defeatFox News Flash top sports headlines for January 2Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com.Alabama star receiver Germie Bernard closed what is likely the final postgame press conference of his college football career by invoking his faith, giving "glory to my Lord and Savior."

Alabama star receiver gives 'glory to Jesus Christ' after team's crushing CFP loss to Indiana

Next week marks five years since the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.

Tuesday marks 5 years since Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol

Brian King Joseph may be entering the legal limelight with his lawsuit against Will Smith, but the musician is no stranger to showbiz.The electric violinist, a former contestant on "America's Got Talent," sued the Grammy- and Oscar-winning rapper and actor in a Dec. 31 civil lawsuit for wrongfully terminating him after an alleged sexual harassment incident in Las Vegas during Smith's Based on a True Story tour in 2025.

Who is Brian King Joseph? What to know about Will Smith's ex-violinist

Footage has gone viral of a cat mistakenly being locked in her favorite child’s bedroom, and she certainly made the most of it by getting an unforgettable night’s sleep.Just like any other morning, mom Tori McKee, 33, checked the baby monitor to see if her 2-year-old daughter, Carolina, was still sleeping.

Cat Accidentally Locked in Toddler’s Room at Night—Baby Cam Captures It All

The clean up will take years and the environment has been negatively impacted with contaminated soil and water.Oops, a New Jersey trucker committed the crime and is now facing hard time. Authorities are simply disgusted by the driver for illegally dumping 4,000 gallons of gas. He caused years of environmental damage as taxpayers foot the cleanup bill.

‘Disgusting Human Being’ New Jersey Trucker Illegally Dumps 4,000 Gallons of Gas

Swiss investigators believe sparkling candles atop Champagne bottles started a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left 40 people dead and another 119 injured during a New Year’s celebration.

Swiss bar fire may have been caused by candles on wine bottles

Ben and Erin Napier are back with another new season of “Home Town” and the HGTV stars are sharing a sneak peek. See one of the huge projects the Napiers tackle on “Home Town” in 2026, with Ben calling it “the biggest challenge we’ve ever had.”

Ben & Erin Napier Tease Challenging New ‘Home Town’ Season in Sneak Peek Video

President Donald Trump shared another photo Friday of a bird dead beneath wind turbines, incorrectly claiming it to be an eagle.The picture, posted on Truth Social, was captioned “Eagles going down!”, but the image shows a red kite in Spain.Why It Matters

Donald Trump’s ‘Eagles Going Down’ Post Has One Problem

Jake Paul isn’t done falling.He was knocked out by Anthony Joshua after getting knocked down three other times during the heavyweight fight on Dec. 19.He fell to the canvas on his own accord at least six times during the bout.And now he has tumbled again — out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings.

Jake Paul falls out of WBA rankings after loss to Anthony Joshua

A grandson has been arrested for allegedly murdering his elderly grandparents after the couple was found dead inside their home in Greenville, North Carolina.Pitt County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call around 9:30 a.m. from a home on Deborah Court on Wednesday, December 31.

Grandson Charged With Murdering Elderly Couple After They Were Found Dead at Home

Reuters —Mali and Burkina Faso have said they are imposing a travel ban on US citizens in response to an equivalent measure announced by the Trump administration earlier this month.In separate statements issued by their foreign ministries late on Tuesday, the two West African countries said they were acting in the name of “reciprocity” after the White House announced on December 16 that US President Donald Trump was adding them and five other countries to a list of those subject to a full travel ban.

Mali and Burkina Faso announce reciprocal travel ban on US citizens

Happy (almost) new year! Be prepared: 2026 is an astrological year that helps us understand ourselves better by giving us a second chance to figure out our purpose.There's so much ahead for 2026. Many planets are moving back into signs they previously exited, allowing us the opportunity to learn from the past.

Here's How Life Will Likely Go for Each Zodiac Sign in 2026

A childhood drawing rediscovered years later has left the internet unable to cope after one Reddit user shared what many are calling an unintentionally brutal portrait of their parents.The post, shared by u/icantoteit136 to the subreddit r/KidsAreF******Stupid, featured a pencil drawing the user made at age nine, accompanied by the caption: “I did NOT have to cook my parents like this when I was 9…”

Internet Can’t Cope With 9-Year-Old’s Drawing of Parents: ‘Absolutely Savage’

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Johnathan Everett Boley had been missing since Wednesday.Alabama police on Friday announced the death of a 4-year-old boy who had been missing since Wednesday.Johnathan Everett Boley was found about two miles away from his father's home in Walker County with his dog Buck, who is alive, according to police.

Missing Alabama boy, 4, found dead 2 miles from home: Police

The language of recovery has been part of my life ever since I started attending Overeaters Anonymous meetings in my mid-twenties to attempt to deal with what I had only recently begun to recognize as my binge eating disorder, but it took me longer than I'd like to admit to apply the warning signs I'd learned in O.A.

Why I Quit Smoking Weed—And Other People Are, Too

McDonald's has become a fast-food juggernaut for a reason. No matter where you are in the world, there's a good chance those golden arches aren't too far away. For decades, it's outpaced the biggest fast-food chains on nearly every front, though it technically isn't the most popular fast-food chain anymore.

Farewell To 1950s Fast Food: The Defunct Burger Chain That Was Once Bigger Than McDonald's

The dispute in a Sao Paulo location escalated after woman threw burger at staff member, prompting violent confrontationFlorida sheriff describes 'McMess' after altercation at McDonald's leads to shootingTwo customers allegedly threatened a McDonald's worker in the drive-thru and the worker ended up shooting one of them, the Polk County sheriff said.

McDonald's customer launches flying kick at employee during heated restaurant brawl

Not every vehicle is right for everyone—especially EVs. The electric Volkswagen ID Buzz Bus is a prime example of this, being so niche that VW is even skipping the 2026 model in the States, choosing to sell ’25s until halfway through this year, when the 2027s will hopefully arrive.

The Volkswagen ID Buzz Is Joy Above All Else

Russia filed a formal diplomatic request that the United States stop pursuing an oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela that has evaded US custody for almost two weeks, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.The demarche sent to the State Department on New Year’s Eve comes as the vessel, called the Bella 1, appeared on Russia’s official register of ships under a new name.

Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker

Officials are investigating a threat at the Kansas City International Airport in Missouri Wednesday, according to local news outlets citing a statement from the City of Kansas City.The city's department of aviation said in a statement to KCTV that they were responding along with the FBI to a potential threat.

FBI Investigates Threat at Kansas City International Airport: What We Know

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black community experienced both tremendous highs and lows. Among the lows are the lives lost—some quite publicly and others silently, shared via family (or friends) social media posts.

In memoriam to those we lost in 2025

WASHINGTON -- Diane Crump, who in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby, has died. She was 77.Crump was diagnosed in October with an aggressive form of brain cancer and died Thursday night in hospice care in Winchester, Virginia, her daughter, Della Payne, told The Associated Press.